Josie Santomauro's Books

My brother gets extra help from a special teacher. He has temper tantrums when he is angry and sometimes finds it hard to pay attention. He has even been to a special school to learn how to behave appropriately in class. He might be a little different from others in some ways ... but my brother is NOT STUPID!' This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for the sibling of a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, You Are Special Too is varied and engaging, and addresses questions or concerns that the child might have, such as 'What's wrong with my brother?', 'Why has my sister got Asperger', and 'What about me?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustration and activities to help them come to terms with and move forward from a sibling's diagnosis of AS. You Are Special Too will be essential reading for children in the initial period after a sibling's diagnosis of AS.

Presents essays that discuss how individuals diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and autism turned weaknesses associated with the conditions into strengths in the areas of education, careers, relationships, creativity, and special interests.

If one of your pupils has Asperger Syndrome (AS) you might have noticed that some of their behaviour is a bit different to other students: that they become stressed when faced with change in situations or routines. Children with AS are visual thinkers and learners, and they do not cope well with verbal instructions. That's why, in order to avoid negative feedback, they can become defiant in their behaviour. This book offers an accessible introduction for teachers of a child diagnosed with AS. Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, Your Special Student is varied and engaging and addresses questions or concerns that teachers might have, such as introducing an AS student to the class; integrating the AS student; dealing with tricky situations, such as bullying; and encouraging the 'gifts' of AS. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to guide teachers in helping the child and his or her peers come to terms with, and move forward from, a diagnosis of AS.

Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, this book addresses questions or concerns that Dad might have, such as 'How did my child get AS?, ' and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations, and activities to help Dad come to terms with and move forward from a diagnosis of AS.

So your child has Asperger Syndrome (AS)? You might have noticed that some of his behaviour is a bit different to most kids. That he becomes stressed when faced with change, and he doesn't cope well with criticism or failure. This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for the mother or carer of a child diagnosed with AS. Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, Mothering Your Special Child is varied and engaging, and addresses questions or concerns that a mother might have, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?', 'How did my child get AS?', and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help mothers come to terms with and move forward from a child's diagnosis of AS, and work together with the family to support the child. Mothering Your Special Child will be essential reading for mothers and carers of children in the initial period after a diagnosis of AS.

There's a kid at school who gets extra help from a special teacher. He has temper tantrums when he is angry and sometimes finds it hard to pay attention. He might even have been to a special school to learn how to behave appropriately in class. One day this kid started to ask questions like, “Why do I feel different – am I not like other kids?” This kid might be a little different from others in some ways ... but this kid is NOT STUPID! Can you solve the mystery of the special kid? This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, A Special Book About Me is varied and engaging, and addresses questions or concerns that the child might have, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?', 'Why did it happen to me?', and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help them come to terms with and move forward from a diagnosis of AS. A Special Book About Me will be essential reading for children in the initial period after a diagnosis of AS.

To be successful in today's world, all children need to become competent in emotional, social and organisational skills. This book of easy-to-implement strategies will be an invaluable tool for teaching these essential life skills to children of all abilities. Each chapter provides objectives, lesson ideas, activities and photocopiable worksheets, and adopts an engaging theme appealing to a wide range of interests including science, music, cookery and sports. From developing organisational skills by making use of timetables, reports and note-taking, to promoting self-esteem by creating acrostic poems, Set for Success offers a series of structured yet fun-filled exercises that cater for all learning styles and levels of emotional and social proficiency. This practical resource is ideal for children aged 3-10, and the activities can be easily adapted for older children who need extra support in developing emotional, social and organisational skills.

An interactive workbook with activities designed for children with autism spectrum and related disorders to learn how to make and keep friends.

Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, this book addresses questions or concerns that grandparents might have, such as 'How did my grandchild get AS?' and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help grandparents come to terms with a diagnosis of AS.

Space Travelers: An Interactive Program for Developing Social Understanding, Social Competence and Social Skills for Students with Aspe.

Presents information about Asperger's syndrome, and discusses its causes, diagnosis, and treatment methods.

There's a kid at school who gets extra help from a special teacher. He has temper tantrums when he is angry and sometimes finds it hard to pay attention. He might even have been to a special school to learn how to behave appropriately in class. This kid might be a little different from others in some ways ... but this kid is NOT STUPID! Can you solve the mystery of the special kid?' This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for the friend of a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, Your Special Friend is varied and engaging, and addresses questions or concerns that the child might have, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?', 'Why has my friend got Asperger?', and 'How can I help my friend?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help them come to terms with and move forward from a friend's diagnosis of AS. Your Special Friend will be essential reading for children in the initial period after a friend's diagnosis of AS.

Presents information about Asperger's syndrome, explains how the condition manifests, and suggests strategies for how to deal with specific problems.

Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, this book addresses questions or concerns that a mother might have, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?' and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help mothers move forward from a child's diagnosis of AS.

Josie Santomauro's new book specifically for grandparents of children with Asperger Syndrome.

An 8-week program designed for children aged preschool through third grade.

Being a teenager is an experience simultaneously shared by teens and their parents. In this book, Damian Santomauro and his mother, Josie, share their dual experiences by defining major terms that teenage males encounter during their journey into manhood. Damian was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 5. Now he s in college and ready to share his experiences with teens who are experiencing what he lived through. Appropriate for teenage males ages 11-16.

This book offers an accessible introduction for teachers of a child diagnosed with AS.

Each chapter provides objectives, lesson ideas, activities and photocopiable worksheets, and adopts an engaging theme appealing to a wide range of interests. Set for Success offers a series of structured yet fun-filled exercises that cater for all learning styles.

Josie Santomauro's new book specifically caters for family, friends, and classmates of children with Asperger Syndrome.

An interactive workbook with activities designed for children with autism spectrum and related disorders to learn how to make and keep friends.

An 8-week program designed for children aged preschool through third grade.

Space Travelers: An Interactive Program for Developing Social Understanding, Social Competence and Social Skills for Students with Aspe.

This interactive social skills program, developed for students with ASD and other social cognitive challenges, takes students on a journey into space. Here they learn major social skills, including understanding emotions, feelings and thinking patterns, reflective problem solving, stress release, dealing with bullying, goal setting and self-regulation. The space theme is sure to appeal to students in 4-5 grade. An accompanying student manual gives students a permanent record of their accomplishments and allow teachers and parents to review and assess children¿s progress.

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